Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation

The role

This locum role involves supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, progressive neurological conditions, and complex cognitive or physical needs. You will deliver assessments, therapy, and support planning within a neuro-rehabilitation setting.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments
• Contribute to individualised rehabilitation plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions such as CBT and neuropsychological rehabilitation
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues including OT, physio, nursing, and speech & language therapy
• Provide staff training, reflective practice sessions, and supervision to psychology assistants
• Support discharge planning and liaise with external partners
• Participate in outcome measurement, service audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives

Required qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist
• Experience working within adult neuropsychology or brain injury rehab settings
• Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in an MDT

Nice to have

• NHS experience in neurorehab
• Prior experience with hydrotherapy, BoTox clinics, or complex dependency rehabilitation
• Interest in service development, audit, or staff training

Benefits

• Competitive, DOE locum pay suitable for any banding
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability
• On-site specialist facilities: gymnasium, sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, training kitchen
• Opportunities to work across three units catering to high-dependency, neuro-rehab, and low-dependency patients
• MDT environment with clinical supervision and professional development
• Established quality service (rated ‘Good’ by the CQC)
• Easy access to public transport and free car parking on-site

Before you apply

• Our specialist recruitment team will review your application and contact you for a follow-up call to discuss next steps

About the company

Pulse is a health and social care recruitment partner providing access to locum roles across private, NHS and community services.